Clemens, Samuel Langhorne, 1835-1910; Twain, Mark, 1835-1910; Letters; Letterheads
In this letter, Metcalf expresses his desire to read Clemens' work, but, like many newspaper men, cannot afford it. The letter is written in ink on lined paper. On the back, Clemens, better known as his pen name Mark Twain, replies that he will...
In this letter, Dressler discusses his recent trip to Santa Barbara and thanks her correspondent letter, saying "I really cannot see what I have done that people should be so kind to me."
In this letter, written in grey ink on off-white paper, Gosse regrets to inform Prideaux that he cannot do as he asked. There is a red letterhead on the first page.
Benton, Thomas Hart, 1782-1858; Letters; Sealing-wax; Astor, John Jacob, 1763-1848;
In this letter, marked "Private," Benton mentions that he has taken interest in the questions that the recipient of this letter has asked, but cannot answer them himself. Benton advises this person to direct his queries toward Astor. Benton closes...
Typed transcription of Bierce's letter to Allen. In this letter, Bierce explains why he cannot write "Dance of Death" and makes several morbid jokes about the deaths of some of his colleagues.
